The Military's Weapon

Dark Past Arc Chapter 11: Elite Successor Tournament!

Ushio: So what is it you wanted to talk about, Akihito?

Akihito: I wanted to ask whether you'd want to be my disciple.

Ushio: Huh? Whaaaaattttt!

Akihito: I'm serious. I saw your skills when you were fighting Eishun and Eita and they amazed me. I can see you being my next successor.

Ushio: You're joking, right?

Akihito: No. Are you in or are you out?

Ushio: Wait! I want to know more as to why.

Akihito: I see. Well, I can see a light that burns brightly inside of you. You have a strong will on survival, and while fighting Eishun and Eita you stared death in the face but you weren't scared at all. Your ground techniques are fresh and have a sense of originality about them. Not only that, you've mastered the Military's Special Weapon. 

Ushio: Well thank you very much.

Akihito: I should tell you this as well. If you accept my proposal, you will have to participate in the Elite Succesor Tournament. The tournament will show off your ability to all of the other captains and Commander Sato. So this is a big event.

Ushio: Wow! So will I have to face other candidates from different elements. For example, Ground v Wind.

Akihito: No. You'll be facing the other candidates that I have chosen in the past. In total, excluding you, there is 5 other candidates.

Ushio: Why the hell have you chosen 5 other people?

Akihito: I've chosen them as they had the same spirit as you, some of them still do. However, a few have changed and only desire power, which sometimes isn't bad but these people will probably wield their power for evil. They will probably find out that I've got a new disciple.

Ushio: How long have you known them?

Akihito: For around 6 years in total. You see once I reach a certain part in my career I can pass on the Captaincy to someone else and when I die or retire it will be passed on to them.

Ushio: So why has it taken this long to get a new successor?

Akihito: The Elite Successor Tournament takes place every 10 years. In other words, when the Captain has grown older and it's time to pass on the torch.

Ushio: I get it now.

Akihito: Also, the tournament takes place next year. That means I'll be training you constantly for the next year without a decent enough break. Even if you decline I'll help you train enough to take on Eishun and Eita again because we all know they will be back for you. So what do you say?

The room fell silent. Ushio doesn't know what to do. Even though he talked to Mai about what happened, he still feels weak. However, he also feels that this is an opportunity he can't give up on.

Ushio: I think I've decided.

Akihito: And?

Ushio: I'll participate in the Elite Successor Tournament. So please help me become strong.

Akihito: That's great! Your rivals are tough but don't worry I'll make sure that you become a worthy adversary.

Ushio: But won't it matter if I win or not since some of your pupils are still on the right path.

Akihito: True, but Ushio I believe that your the one to become my true successor. There is just something about you that I didn't see in them.

Ushio: Really!

Akihito: That's right. Now then meet me in the base once you've fully recovered. We will start your training then.

Ushio: Okay!

Akihito: Well then have a good rest young man. You're going to need it.

Akihito left Ushio in peace. Now that it's official that he might possibly become a Military's Elite Captain, Ushio is feeling miles better than he did when he woke up from past memories. What will become of his future?

*Somewhere Unknown*

Eishun: Akihito that bastard! Doing one over on us.

Eita: I know! The next time I see him I'll kill him.

Eishun: I don't know about that. He's just as strong as me. He completely wiped out a enemy's base on his own at the age of 21.

Eita: I don't care! No one gets away with making me spill my blood.

Eishun: Well then, shall we recover and next time kill that boy.

Eita: Yeah! I can't wait.

*Thank you for reading chapter 11 of the 'Dark Past' arc. I hope you enjoyed and please vote and leave a comment. Ushio's training will start soon. What will it consist of? When will Eishun and Eita make their move again? Will Yui find out that Ushio faced her father and brother? Find Out Next Time!!!!!